As we continue our mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ through the transformation of the world, the New Mexico Annual Conference will include a teaching session featuring Gil Rendle.
Gil Rendle serves as Senior Consultant with The Institute for...

DISPLAYERS FOR ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2010 (to date 4/14/2010)
All Displayers will be located in the hallways of Holcomb Hall, on the 2nd and 3rd floors, with the exception of the following: Health Screening..........Ho...

McCreless Endowment Fund of UMCOR-Child Rrelated Ministrieshas the purpose of supporting mission projects within the NMAC that will serve the needs of children with an emphasis that reflects United Methodist Committee on Relief values and goals. See Grant Guidelines for specifics.

Funds are available to spur on the imaginations and turn hopes and dreams for potential ministry into reality.

The deadline for the following four grants is March 1st.

Bishop's Award Grant(granted only to local congregations and bodies within local congregations) Bishop's Award Packet

Vitality Award Grant (granted only to boards, agencies and bodies that are formed by or are a part of the NMAC) Vitality Award Packet

Pippin Grant for Mission (granted for mission work in New Mexico Conference, including the training of Navajo ministers) Pippin Grant Packet

Thaxton Grant (granted for the care of the elderly poor and/or impoverished children of New Mexico) Thaxton Grant Packet

Cinco Estrellas (5 Stars)Award of Excellence is administered by the Conference Board of Global Ministries and is awarded to churches who meet 5 of the following criteria in a preceding conference year:

Paid World Service & District Mission shared ministries in full

Supported (financially or in kind) the Annual Conference Mission Project

Supported at least 1 Advance Special at each of 3 levels (Conference, National, International)

To apply, submit in writing or by email a detailed summary of how your church has fulfilled at least 5 of these criteria. Be specific. (Advance Specials of GBGM qualify for this; check out the Missions/Missionaries pages of this website.) Contact Rev.
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for more information, PO Box 410, Fort Sumner FUMC, Fort Sumner NM 88119. Deadline is two weeks prior to Annual Conference.

Albuquerque District grants annual funding for missions work in the Albuquerque District of the Conference.

Any United Methodist Church or related nonprofit organization within the bounds of the Albuquerque District is eligible to apply. Our mission is to demonstrate God’s love and presence in the world through evangelism, service, advocacy, or community development. In recent years, the Committee has funded the following types of projects: direct services to the hungry and homeless, care for young children, older adult services, Hispanic and Native American ministries, women’s shelter, prison recovery program, and secondary education.

Deadline for applications is October 24. If there are any questions or if you need additional information, please contact Reuben Thomas at
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or 505-293-5366.

Equipping Ministries Team has limited scholarships of $500 available to assist individuals or teams of individuals from local churches to attend or promote leadership training in disciple making. Each application will be considered on its own merits. Equipping Scholarship Application

Harry Denman Evangelism Award for Clergy, Lay and Youth, recognizes a person whose life and ministry exemplifies the teaching of Christ and the Great Commission. Recipients of these awards, nominated by their local church and selected by the Annual Conference, live their call to "Offer Them Christ" daily as modeled by Dr. Harry Denman, founder of The Foundation for Evangelism that sponsors these awards. For more information go to http://foundationforevangelism.org/recognition/harry-denman-evangelism-award/

Lilly Endowment Renewal Grants for Pastors, an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation, seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity for pastors to step away briefly from the obligations of parish life and engage in a period of renewal, intentional exploration, and reflection. The Endowment anticipates awarding as many as 150 grants of up to $50,000 each directly to Christian congregations for the support of a renewal program for their pastor. Up to $15,000 of the grant may be used for congregational expenses associated with the renewal program. For more information, go to www.clergyrenewal.org

The New Mexico Methodist Foundation has annual Scholarship funds available for college and seminary students:

The Dee Ivy Scholarship Fund Applications are now being received. Recipients of the Ivy Scholarships shall be college students, seminary students, or other graduate students preparing for a full-time church related vocation in The United Methodist Church. Application deadline is June 30th.

The John and Arley Reece Jesus Plaque Scholarship Endowment Fund Scholarships will be awarded according to need, character, scholastic record, past and potential contribution to the human family and similar positive criteria. Application deadline is June 30th.

The Legacy Scholarship for general upcoming and established clergy: Legacy Scholarship Please contact John Rivas at NM Methodist Foundation
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for more information.

Youth Ministries Program Area grants some limited scholarship funds annually through the Lackey Scholarship, available to Clergy children. Inquiries and applications should be sent to the Conference Offices or email to
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Spring semester application deadline is January 30; Fall semester deadline is October 20

St Paul's United Methodist Church Foundationin El Paso has Scholarship funds available for Seminary students who plan to return to NMAC. The Foundation awards up to three Scholarships of $1,500 for the school year. Individuals who are interested should apply in writing to the church office at 7000 Edgemere Blvd, El Paso, TX 79925, or by email to Beth Caster at
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. Information will be posted here as to next available opportunities for this assistance.